That Was Fun, But Now Nokia's Looking To Sell Off Dopplr

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The damn ink isn’t even dry on the Dopplr acquisition by Nokia that everyone said would never happen (it did). And yet, we’re now hearing rumors that Nokia is quietly looking for a buyer to take the travel social network off their hands.

Whoa. What? The deal was announced on September 24. It’s been less than a month. Not even eBay throws away acquisitions that quickly.

According to our source, all Nokia really wanted from the acquisition was the team, particularly CEO Marko Ahtisaari (formerly a star Nokia guy) and CTO Matt Biddulph. Suddenly, Mike Butcher’s article about the deal on TechCrunch Europe makes a lot of sense.

They may actually want to keep the mobile stuff, too, which will be useful for future Nokia products.

But the main Dopplr site is now up for grabs, from what we hear. So if you’re in the market for a really nice travel social network, give Nokia a call.

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OverviewDopplr is an online service that lets frequent travelers share future travel plans with friends and colleagues. It also reminds you of friends and colleagues who live in the cities you're planning to visit.
The name "Dopplr" comes from Christian Doppler, a 19th Century scientist who came up with what's now known as the Doppler effect.
The company claims that Dopplr's users have already shared …

OverviewNokia is a Finnish multinational communications corporation engaged in the manufacturing of mobile devices, network infrastructure, location-based technologies, and advanced technologies businesses worldwide. The corporation is also engaged in converging internet and communications industries. It manufactures a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people to experience …